Summary
Veterinary officer is a professional role responsible for undertakes disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations participate in the training of stake holders in vector control programmes, training sick animals, advising on good veterinary practices provides advice on animal breeding and welfare and undertaking post mortem, examination on other diagnostic test collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets supervises activities directed towards the detection, control, prevention and eradication of animal diseases within their specialized field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Veterinary officer is a professional role responsible for undertakes disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations participate in the training of stake holders in vector control programmes, training sick animals, advising on good veterinary practices provides advice on animal breeding and welfare and undertaking post mortem, examination on other diagnostic test collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets supervises activities directed towards the detection, control, prevention and eradication of animal diseases within their specialized field.
Employment prospects
The job has a potential for growth
Tasks
- Work in private clinics and animal hospitals. Others travel to farms or work in settings such as laboratories, classrooms, or zoos. work long and erratic hours working 8 hours.
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
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Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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